Texas Immigration Bonds
If an immigration bond has been set for someone detained in Texas, Amistad can review the available information, explain the costs and collateral requirements, and help you begin the application remotely.
You do not need to live near the detention facility—or even in Texas—to get started.
Bond eligibility and the amount are determined by DHS or, when jurisdiction exists, an Immigration Judge. Amistad services are subject to application and collateral approval.
Start With the Information You Have
Do not wait because one detail is missing. Our team can review what you already know and explain what still needs to be confirmed.
Use the official ICE detainee locator or view our step-by-step guide.
Texas Immigration Bonds Are Federal—But Location Still Matters
Federal Immigration Bond
- Eligibility and bond decisions are federal.
- DHS or an Immigration Judge determines the bond.
- Release does not end the immigration case.
- Immigration bond and criminal bail are separate.
Texas Operational Reality
- The county of arrest may not be the county of detention.
- ICE may transfer the detained person.
- The facility, ICE office and court may be in different locations.
- Texas distances can make remote documentation especially useful.
How Amistad Helps
Confirm the Information
We review the detainee's identity, current location, bond type and amount using the information you provide.
Review the Collateral
Our team explains the costs, available collateral options and documents required for the application.
Complete the Application
The applicant completes the identity review, agreements, required documentation, funding and signatures.
Submit the Eligible Bond
After approval and completion of all requirements, Amistad can submit an eligible immigration surety bond through ICE's electronic bond process.
ICE and the detention facility control bond acceptance, release processing and timing. An exact release time cannot be guaranteed.
Texas Immigration Bond Collateral Options
Cash Collateral Immigration Bonds
This option may work when the applicant can provide cash equal to the entire immigration bond amount.
- 100% cash collateral
- Subject to approval
- Collateral is separate from premium and fee
Property Collateral Immigration Bonds in Texas
A house with sufficient usable equity may be considered, but property located in Texas requires an individual review with an Amistad agent before this option can be confirmed.
- Eligible house with sufficient usable equity
- Required owners and applicable spouses must sign
- Land & commercial properties not accepted
Premiums and application fees are separate from the required collateral.
Immigration Bond Help Across Texas
Amistad assists families with eligible immigration bonds involving people detained throughout Texas, including:
Statewide assistance does not indicate that Amistad maintains a physical office in every Texas county.
Each region has a different detention landscape. Someone arrested near Houston may not remain in Harris County. A person connected to Dallas or Fort Worth may be held outside the main urban area.
In South and West Texas, families may face significant distances between the place of arrest, the detention facility and the court handling the case.
Always confirm the person's current location before traveling or beginning the bond application.
Finding Someone in ICE Custody
Do not assume the person remains in the county where the arrest occurred. Transfers may happen, and recently detained individuals may not appear in the locator immediately.
The official ICE locator provides two search methods: A-Number and country of birth, or full name, date of birth and country of birth.
Keep in mind:
• ICE maintains the official custody records.
• Amistad can review the information you provide but cannot independently determine or guarantee a person's location.
Why Families Across Texas Call Amistad
Our team explains the costs, documents and collateral requirements before an approved bond moves forward.
We explain our contractual costs and collateral requirements before an approved bond moves forward. We do not determine immigration status, provide legal advice or promise that ICE will approve or complete a release by a specific time.
Texas Immigration Bond FAQs
Has an Immigration Bond Been Set in Texas?
Call with the detainee's name, A-Number, current location and bond amount, if available. We will explain the application, costs and collateral requirements so you can understand the next step.
Amistad Bail Bonds is not affiliated with ICE, DHS, EOIR or any Texas government agency. Amistad is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Bond eligibility, custody decisions, bond acceptance and release processing remain under the authority of the appropriate federal agencies and courts.